Amanda’s latest project,Out of Order, is a feature length documentary following the journeys of three gay members of the Presbyterian Church USA as they attempt to overturn homophobia in the church. Amanda explains in the interview that it was important for her to share the incredible courage of these individuals and to answer the question: “Why would someone who is rejected by the church seek to lead it?” She also discusses using film and these images as an agent for change.

“Wrinkled faces, people who don’t look beautiful and have something to say… we should see more of that in the world.”

Amanda talked a bit about making movies about older people, particularly compelling characters with unique stories to tell, and expressed apprehension toward our current youth culture. Amanda’s films often center around the interesting and sometimes quirky lives of people and how they became the people they are today. Ray – A Life Underwater, a film about an aging deep sea diver, has won various awards and was a Vimeo Staff Pick. Amanda feels the story resonated with audiences because Ray was a man at peace with the world and happy, a message she feels we do not hear often enough.

Amanda also talked about how she promotes her work, and getting people to see her film. The promotional aspect is practically a full time job. “Apply yourself to generating buzz… like you’re being paid to do it in the belief that the money will come,” she said. She talked about using this technique for her film Ray – A Life Underwater. Visit Amanda Bluglass’ site if you’d like to view more information about her latest films.

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Tate Srey - Tate Srey is an artist and an engineer. He is a nerd who likes to lift heavy things and put them back down again. He loves to run and swim and build things. He makes his own wine and beer, and dies a little inside when he has to pay more than $5 for draft. He has a natural affection for people with a teacher's spirit-- those who will share their knowledge and experience with others. Some men just want to watch the world learn. Tate can be found on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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32 years after the first The Evil Dead, Sony pictures is releasing a darker and more intense remake.

In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival…

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With approximately 1,150,000 humans killed, missing, or wounded, the Battle of Stalingrad stands as one of the bloodiest battles in history. The battle was fought between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany from August 23, 1942 until February 2, 1943 during World War II. Due to the decimation of German Wehrmachtforces, the Battle of Stalingrad is considered a pivotal fight in the defeat of Nazi Germany. Director Fedor Bondarchuk has attempted to create a love story amidst the carnage of the battle in his film Stalingrad.

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On August 6th we landed Curiosity on the planet Mars. The footage that came from that descent was amazing, but left me wanting more. I wanted higher res, smooth and a decent framerate. I wanted to feel like I was making that landing.

So did Bard Canning. Apparently so much so, that he re-constructed the descent video…